Job Title: Engineering Manager
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Engineering Manager to join our team in Leinster.
The Position:
The successful candidate will report to the Operations Manager and lead all aspects of engineering onsite within the Operations team. They will provide strategic guidance to continually optimise plant safety, performance, efficiency, yield and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain an environment of continuous improvement and process excellence.
* Build relationships with OEMs and other equipment vendors to develop asset replacement & upgrade pipelines.
* Develop future technology strategy and execution plan, including AI, IoT, big data, AR, cybersecurity and additive manufacturing.
* Develop and implement maintenance/engineering and capital spending plans.
* Lead root cause analysis and problem solving relating to downtime events, quality/yield issues and speed.
* Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, regulatory requirements and internal governance requirements.
* Lead the Engineering and Maintenance teams to adhere to health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
The Person:
To be successful in this role, you should have a Level 8 Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Chemical/Process Engineering) or other relevant Engineering discipline, with at least 5 years of experience in heavy industry or wood processing plant. You should also have a proven track record of managing maintenance and/or engineering projects through to completion.
Additionally, you should have knowledge of LEAN maintenance practices and CMMS, as well as competency regarding safety regulations for large scale manufacturing sites.